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Tower Hill Healthcare Center
Tower Hill Healthcare Center, 759 Kane Street, South Elgin, Illinois 60177
The overall rating for Tower Hill Healthcare Center is much below average. The facility is located in South Elgin, Illinois, which is a northwestern suburb to the City of Chicago lying approximately 44.8 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. It has 206 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. It is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. It has a resident council only. The ownership of Tower Hill Healthcare Center is a for profit partnership under the legal business name of Tower Hill Rehabilitation, LLC.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The health inspection rating is much below average receiving just one of five stars. The recent health inspection of December 18, 2017 resulted in 11 citations. The previous standard health inspection was reported on January 20, 2017 resulting in 8 health citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.
In addition to the regularly scheduled health inspections, a complaint inspection may be filed by a resident or a family member. Between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018, there were a total of 2 complaint inspections filed. The total number of complaints in the past 3 years that resulted in a citation was 13.
The staffing rating for Tower Hill Healthcare Center is below average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Tower Hill Healthcare Center is 58 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 24 minutes, with the national average being 1 hour and 34 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Tower Hill Healthcare Center is 35 minutes compared to 46 minutes for the Illinois average and 41 for the national average. The physical therapist staff hours per resident per day is 3 minutes. The Illinois is 6 minutes, with the national average being 7 minutes. The registered nurse staffing rating for Tower Hill Healthcare Center is above average.
The quality of resident care at Tower Hill Healthcare Center is above average. 17.8% of Tower Hill Healthcare Center’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit. The Illinois average is 12.5%, with the national average being 12.3%. 23.6% of Tower Hill Healthcare Center’s short-stay residents improved in their ability to move around on their own compared to 65.1% for the Illinois average with the national average being 67.9%. 50.8% of Tower Hill Healthcare Center’s short-stay residents received a needed flu shot for the current flu season. The Illinois average in this category is 73%, with the national average being 81.8%.
As part of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) reports information on residents who received skilled nursing services under their Medicare Part A benefits. 2.1% of skilled nursing facility residents had new or worsened pressure ulcers. The national average is 1.7%. According to the report for Tower Hill Healthcare Center, its rate of success or return to home or community was worse than the national average which is 48.6%.
Tower Hill Healthcare Center did receive a nursing home fine on January 20, 2017 for $21,600. There are no other federal fines nor Illinois state fines during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:206 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Much Below Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | | Much Below Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident |  | Below Average |
| RN Staffing |  | Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Tower Hill Healthcare Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 3.9% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 61.5% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 98.6% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 5.0% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Tower Hill Healthcare Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 5.9% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 42.4% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 18.7% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 19.3% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 18.2% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 88.9% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 17.7% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:01/11/2019
Total number of health deficiencies:18
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
